We (02F + 03 M) are planning a motor cycling trip from Guwahati t Tawang in second week of Noc 2013. The trip will start from Guwahati and after 09 day it will finish in Guwahati. During the trip we will cover Guwahati, Tezpur, Bhaukpong, Tenga, Bomdila, Dirang, Jung, Tawang, PT Tso Lake etc.

If any IMer is intrested to join us is welcome. Presently the cost is around 25 K inculding Fuel, backup van, guide, stay & food.

1. bike on rent in Guwahati, i am not sure; shall revert in this.
2. compared to other hill-roads in india (apart from Leh, yet to visit), roads in tawang is little stiff after bomdila / bhalukpung. Pulsar will do the job.
3. From november onwards, temp in Tawang starts moving towards south, so prepare properly.
4. better to plan for SUV, cost will remain almost same.
5. share a draft plan

1. being 150cc, yamaha will do the work, but not sure how it will respond with pillion & bags.
2. are you visiting NE or you belong to? i am assuming you will be visiting
3. you must carry the NOC for registration number and must have the ILP for self and bike to visit Arunachal. that can be arranged in Guwahati or Tezpur depending on your time availability.
4. if you are having a group of 5, better to opt for Scorpio/bolero from Guwahati / Tezpur.

5. I will be visiting Tawang in November too, but my probable dates would be 17-20.

any 150 cc or more will do the things, roads will be good in nov though they are narrow as compare to leh roads.
it will be colder in nov but a clear sky will compensate the things.
we are from asom and arunachal and will help you for all formalities.
you can't find bike rental on net as its in initial stage in guwahati and i'll say its better to be an owner than a tenant.
;-)

Any clue how much it would cost to take bikes on rent from Guwahati ? Seems an amazing trip!!

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Originally Posted by nrjshetiany 150 cc or more will do the things, roads will be good in nov though they are narrow as compare to leh roads.
it will be colder in nov but a clear sky will compensate the things.
we are from asom and arunachal and will help you for all formalities.
you can't find bike rental on net as its in initial stage in guwahati and i'll say its better to be an owner than a tenant.
;-)

nrjsheti, How do you plan for loads, will they be on bike or shall be kept in the vehicle following.
Aslo, is this your first trip or do you guys have done any previous trips?
if I am correct second week of Nov shall be 9-15?

Loads wll be in back-up vehicle, you have to carry the things which you required during the ride for a day.
Its our 4th trip to Tawang.
Yes it will be from 9 Nov but it will finish after 09 days i.e 17 Nov 2013.

That has solved half the problem, just browsed through the road conditions & checked with Asomiya friends, i think it might be doable, another quarter of the problem solved.
Is it possible for a meet-up? I am in South Delhi.